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Fanfare & Pageantry

Mizzou campus buzzes with anniversary events

Photos by MU Marketing & Communications
Published Sept. 22, 2014

Tigers celebrated Mizzou's 175th anniversary in style. The commemorative week included visits with author Jon Meacham and primatologist Jane Goodall, a regalia-filled faculty processional across the sunny Francis Quadrangle, Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin's official installation and a columns-lighting ceremony — as well as symposia and affiliated arts events. See highlights from our colorful week.

: A banner marking the 175th anniversary of the University of Missouri hangs in front of Jesse Hall. Mizzou celebrated all week with a series of events, including the inauguration of Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin as Mizzou's 22nd chief executive officer. Photo by Lizz Cardwell.

: Jon Meacham, author of Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power, addresses the crowd at the Missouri Theatre. Meacham is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, executive editor at Random House and former editor of Newsweek.

: Jon Meacham autographs a copy of his book, Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power, in the lobby of the Missouri Theatre. Photo by Lizz Cardwell.

: Jon Meacham autographs a copy of his book, Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power, in the lobby of the Missouri Theatre. Photo by Lizz Cardwell.

: Jane Goodall, the world-famous anthropologist, primatologist and UN Messenger of Peace, speaks to a crowd of nearly 5,000 people at Mizzou Arena. Her talk, part of the Delta Gamma Foundation Lectureship in Values and Ethics, took place during Mizzou's 175th anniversary week. Goodall also signed copies of her new book, Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey. Photo by Lizz Cardwell.

: Kevin Reilly (left) of the American Council on Education (ACE), and Peter McPherson, president of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), share a laugh during a symposium titled "The Future of the Land-Grant Institution and the Innovation Deficit." Symposia addressing the future of higher education peppered the week of anniversary events. Photo by Kyle Spradley.

: MU Interim Provost Ken Dean leads the inaugural procession of faculty and delegates in regalia across Francis Quadrangle and through the School of Journalism arch. A ceremonial mace, designed and created by Mizzou staff and students, was introduced at the inauguration ceremony. Photo by Rob Hill.

: Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin recognizes friends along the processional route from Reynolds Alumni Center to his inauguration at the Missouri Theatre. Photo by Rob Hill.

: Crowds of students and staff watch as the inaugural procession makes its way across Francis Quadrangle. Photo by Kyle Spradley.

: MU Vice Provost Handy Williamson waves as he walks beside Tom Payne, dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. Photo by Kyle Spradley.

: Associate Professor Emeritus Michael Porter, right, records the pageantry as he walks beside communications Professor Mitchell McKinney. Photo by Kyle Spradley.

: A group of faculty passes through the School of Journalism arch near Ninth Street. Photo by Kyle Spradley.

: Wrapping up the processional, faculty and delegates line up to enter the Missouri Theatre for Chancellor Loftin's inauguration. Photo by Lizz Cardwell.

: Chancellor Loftin prepares to enter the Missouri Theatre.

: Replicas of the six Columns form an impressive backdrop for Chancellor Loftin's installation ceremony on the stage of the Missouri Theatre. Photo by Rob Hill.

: Brandon Browning, BS '12, MM '15 (expected), performs “Shannon’s Aria” from the opera Corps of Discovery, accompanied by pianist Jenna Braaksma. Photo by Lizz Cardwell.

: University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfe introduces Chancellor Loftin. A lectern once used by Mark Twain took center stage at the installation ceremony. Photo by Lizz Cardwell.

: Don Downing, chair of the University of Missouri Board of Curators, places the Jefferson Medallion around Chancellor Loftin's neck. Photo by Rob Hill.

: In his inaugural address, Chancellor Loftin shares his personal history, his fondness for land-grant universities and his vision for the future of Mizzou. Photo by Lizz Cardwell.

: Following the inauguration, Karin Loftin, first lady of the University of Missouri, exits the Missouri Theatre in a tiger-striped jacket, followed by the Loftins' son, Ben Loftin. Photo by Lizz Cardwell.

: Terry and Tim, the College of Veterinary Medicine’s mule team, wait in the shade for the inauguration program to end. Photo by Lizz Cardwell.

: Karin, Bowen and Ben Loftin make their way to the post-inauguration reception at Memorial Union in a wagon drawn by the mule team and driven by John Dodam, professor of veterinary medicine. Photo by Lizz Cardwell.

: Sheet cake celebrating Mizzou's 175th anniversary is served at a columns lighting ceremony on Francis Quadrangle. Photo by Lizz Cardwell.

: Musicians perform before the lighting of the columns. Photo by Lizz Cardwell.

: Tigers await the light show on Francis Quadrangle. Photo by Lizz Cardwell.

: A black-and-gold ghost watches the Columns Lighting Ceremony. Photo by Lizz Cardwell.

: Students serve black-and-gold candy. Photo by Lizz Cardwell.

: A spectacular Columns Lighting Ceremony held Friday, Sept. 19, on Francis Quadrangle commemorates the university's 175th anniversary, wrapping up inauguration week events and kicking off Family Weekend. Photo by Lizz Cardwell.

: Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin takes in the light show. A spectacular Columns Lighting Ceremony held Friday, Sept. 19, on Francis Quadrangle commemorates the university's 175th anniversary, wrapping up inauguration week events and kicking off Family Weekend. Photo by Lizz Cardwell.

: Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin addresses the crowd gathered on Francis Quadrangle. A spectacular Columns Lighting Ceremony held Friday, Sept. 19, on Francis Quadrangle commemorates the university's 175th anniversary, wrapping up inauguration week events and kicking off Family Weekend. Photo by Lizz Cardwell.

: A spectacular Columns Lighting Ceremony held Friday, Sept. 19, on Francis Quadrangle commemorates the university's 175th anniversary, wrapping up inauguration week events and kicking off Family Weekend. Photo by Lizz Cardwell.